India, April 30 -- Whitbread PLC (WTB.L,WTBDY,WTBCF), a British hotel company, reported Thursday lower profit in fiscal 2026, amid nearly flat revenues. Further, the company maintained dividend.
Looking ahead, the firm said, "Our forward booked position is ahead of last year and we continue to see positive trading momentum. While we have limited visibility of short-term market demand and inflation, including the potential impact of the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, our vertically integrated model means we have significant self-help levers to drive positive like-for-like† sales momentum whilst also reducing our costs."
Separately, the firm announced a New Five-Year Plan that will result in a material step up in ma...